CamJam 2027
Get ready for an unforgettable week of adventure, friendship, and discovery as we bring together over 3,000 Scouts, Guides and volunteers from across the UK and beyond.
We already know you love camping, supporting and developing young people, the chance to meet new people and visit other countries.
If you would like a great opportunity to combine all of these, we want to hear from you. We would like to offer our young people more choice in summer camps. Groups of around 40 young people and 4 to 6 adults taking part in an international experience to build their confidence or gain top awards.
This is what our young people have to say from previous events;
I would recommend a BSO Jamboree because…
“It’s AMAZING! It’s been the best experience I've had in my life, really well organised” -Morgan, Paris Explorers
“I think it's an experience to meet people that you will remember for the rest of your life from other countries” – Fernanda, Madrid Scouts
“It’s the BEST experience in my life” – Marcos, Madrid Explorers
“It was a great way to meet new people and try new things and have freedom” – Elizabeth, Dubai Scouts
“I loved it, I made so many new friends that I have kept in contact with after camp that I really enjoyed it. Also, I believe that it was a good experience to be away from parents for a long time” – Alex, Dubai Explorers
“You’ll have fun, new experiences, meet new people & learn new sports like sailing” – Kumail, Dubai Explorers
“It was a great experience and it was a pleasure to be able to meet with multiple internationally based scouts in one place while participating in fun activities” - Ethan, Doha Scouts
“It’s really fun, a great experience in general, you meet people from everywhere which is something you get nowhere else” - Lieve, Paris Scouts
These our the current opportunities, we are happy to hear from you if you have other ideas as well;
Kandersteg
A leader led opportunity at the Permanent Mini Jamboree, young people choosing activities, trips and creating their own adventure.
Haarlem Jamborette
Join our Prague group going to Haarlem to experience this well established Jamboree
Twelve days full of Scouting activities, meeting new friends from different countries and fun festivities in between to remember forever. Scouts aged 10 – 17 will have a great summer in 2027!
https://www.haarlemjamborette.nl/
Explorer Belt
Help our young people achieve one of their top awards.
The Explorer Belt is a challenge of a lifetime. It's a chance to take part in a ten-day expedition that brings you a real understanding of a different country, its culture and way of life.
https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/explorer-belt/
To discuss one or more of these opportunities then please get in touch by emailing steven.hartley@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk
To apply please complete the short form below by clicking the link
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Do you love camps, adventures and making things happen? Do you enjoy organising activities and events, or have a skill you’d like to share with others? If you answered yes to any of these, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for adults to join the Northern Europe Events Team and help us build a permanent support team for adventurous activities and events across the District. Whether you’re an experienced organiser, have a particular skill to share, or simply enjoy getting stuck in and helping others have great experiences, there could be a role for you. The team will support events such as: 🏕️ District camp 🌍 Jamborees ⛺ Moots 🧭 Other adventurous activities and events You don’t need to currently hold a leader role to get involved. We’re especially keen to hear from adults who would enjoy contributing in a support role, bringing their skills, experience and enthusiasm to help our Young People get the most out of their adventures. Interested in finding out more? Contact Jenny Nixon, Northern Europe Programme Team Leader. jenny.nixon@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk (Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Share this with them!)
Join us at 4:15pm on Saturday 5th September for our Annual General Meeting on Teams (link previously sent out) or in person at Gilwell Park You can read our Annual Report for the year here
Originally posted at scouts.org.uk British Scouting Overseas share their experience seeing a total eclipse of the sun For lots of young people, 12 August 2026 was a special chance to watch the moon move between the Sun and Earth, blocking most or all of the Sun’s light. Here in Britain, we popped on our special safety glasses to see a partial eclipse just after 7pm last night. Other countries – such as Spain and Portugal – were treated to a total eclipse, where the Sun’s light is completely blocked.
